Collateral (2018)
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 9, 2018
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33

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  1. JLuis_001
    Mar 10, 2018
    7
    I like it, the mystery is revealed soon but it is attractive, in general it remains in good rhythm during the 4 episodes although many of the narratives are disposable and the ending is somewhat disappointing.
  2. jeremyp
    Mar 11, 2018
    8
    The writing is smarter than the plot, but the plot isn't bad. Yes the deep state is at it again. Gumshoes plod on while the government and it's minions try to throw them off the trail. The witnesses know this and stay mum. There are numerous side stories with little connection back to the main one but are done to perfection by John Simm and Nicola Walker, who I suspect are setting us upThe writing is smarter than the plot, but the plot isn't bad. Yes the deep state is at it again. Gumshoes plod on while the government and it's minions try to throw them off the trail. The witnesses know this and stay mum. There are numerous side stories with little connection back to the main one but are done to perfection by John Simm and Nicola Walker, who I suspect are setting us up for season 2. Mulligan steps away from glam role and does taut and hesitant frosh quite well. The Brits seem to distrust their spy wonks and politicos as much as we do. The weakness comes in the "terrorist" plot and it's shallow view of the issues. All in all quite fascinating and all too quick.… Expand
  3. Taplinger
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    So many new shows coming to Netflix and so few that have what this has, great writing to support great acting, direction, cinematography.
  4. shoulderoforion
    Mar 9, 2018
    8
    Collateral was really good TV, not stellar, but Carey Mulligan is absolutely riveting. I'm way infatuated with this no nonsense British Detective investigator she played here. I want more of this, much more. The rest of the cast, top notch. Only neg is that I felt they tied the story up too quickly, and this was one show I wish they dragged out a bit more, I could have used double theCollateral was really good TV, not stellar, but Carey Mulligan is absolutely riveting. I'm way infatuated with this no nonsense British Detective investigator she played here. I want more of this, much more. The rest of the cast, top notch. Only neg is that I felt they tied the story up too quickly, and this was one show I wish they dragged out a bit more, I could have used double the eps of this.… Expand
  5. djs3
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    I just finished this short (4 episode) British-detective series on Netflix.
    You might like it. It has an intriguing and unpredictable plot with some of the more intelligent dialogue I have seen. I give it an 9.
  6. Hendro65
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    This was an excellent British detective series whose lead detective was on target the whole time. I would like to see a second season of this series.
  7. olimpia
    Mar 12, 2018
    5
    An interesting idea that could have been developed in one or two hours with a bunch of main characters, turns into a mess of secondary characters that (what a coincidence¡¡) know each others with the purpose of giving moral speeches about migration, gays, church and even divorce. It is not the worst I have watched but it is a pity to have ruined an original plot for being too pretentious.
  8. jonnybgoode
    Apr 15, 2018
    6
    Decent writing with multiple storylines are undercut by implausible police procedures and cliche leftist stereotyping. Would have been better without the political speeches.
  9. PurpleCrayon4U
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    Some Of The Greatest Writing and Complex Storylines I Have Seen In Years

    WOW, what an excellent 4-Part series-with a killer soundtrack as well. Collateral has something for everybody:It's a murder mystery, It's a political drama, It's a spy thriller. As you follow this very complex tale you cannot help but feel the intrigue and tension build. It is a tremendous shame the British    Some Of The Greatest Writing and Complex Storylines I Have Seen In Years

    WOW, what an excellent 4-Part series-with a killer soundtrack as well.
    Collateral has something for everybody:It's a murder mystery, It's a political drama, It's a spy thriller. As you follow this very complex tale you cannot help but feel the intrigue and tension build. It is a tremendous shame the British Academy Television Awards only saw fit to give Collateral only 2 nominations. Collateral is a must watch for everyone in 2019.    … Expand
  10. geewah
    Mar 30, 2021
    7
    As much a social commentary as it is a crime/murder drama, this show is elevated by the performances of it's lead actors, particularly Carey Mulligan.

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Mar 12, 2018
    50
    Hare’s arguments, made through the mouthpiece of his characters, are sound--they just don’t make for great entertainment.
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  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Adam Chitwood
    Mar 12, 2018
    100
    At a mere four hours, it’s not a huge time commitment, and you’ll feel completely and totally satisfied by the end. It’s a rich, thoughtful story about immigration, as well as a compelling murder mystery and an ensemble character drama all in one.
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Mar 9, 2018
    75
    Collateral has as its anchor the familiar benchmarks of a detective drama. In the hands of Mulligan and Nathaniel Martello-White (Kip’s partner Nathan), those bits of under-the-police-tape banter and station debriefings really crackle.
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